University of Wisconsin

News about University of Wisconsin, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.

Chronology of Coverage

Oct. 27, 2016

At least six women have accused University of Wisconsin senior Alec Cook of sexual assault; revelations have shaken campus while also revealing continued reticence of some women to file complaints of sexual assault, even as campuses across nation openly confront problem; prosecutors have formally charged Cook, calling him serial sexual predator who targeted fellow college students on Madison campus. MORE

Oct. 16, 2016

Top 25; Ohio State beats Wisconsin, 30-23; other college football scores noted. MORE

Sep. 2, 2016

Wisconsin-Madison will face Louisiana State at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis, first college game to be played at stadium, home field of Green Bay Packers, since 1983. MORE

Dec. 3, 2015

Jun. 7, 2015

Wisconsin Gov Scott Walker's effort to weaken tenure at state's universities is idea unlikely to spread quickly in American higher education system where tenure is central; colleges, however, are growing more cautious about awarding tenure, costly proposition in era of economic strains and other changes. MORE

Jun. 6, 2015

Editorial warns Wisconsin Gov Scott Walker's proposal to weaken tenure at public universities and reduce faculty's role in campus governance will irreparably damage state's university system; holds weakening of tenure would discourage top-tier faculty from teaching in state and subject faculty to political influence. MORE

Jun. 5, 2015

Wisconsin Gov Scott Walker, who is set to enter race for Republican presidential nomination, is pushing for greater control over University of Wisconsin's curriculum and system of tenure; along with Republican-led Legislature, Walker is calling for board largely picked by governor to oversee such control, move critics say is an effort to burnish his conservative credentials. MORE

Apr. 11, 2015

Wisconsin forward Frank Kaminsky wins John R Wooden Award as top men's college basketball player; other men's college basketball news noted. MORE

Apr. 7, 2015

Duke overcomes Wisconsin, 68-63, to win NCAA men's basketball championship and its fifth tournament title under coach Mike Krzyzewski; victory is testament to mature play by Duke's freshmen. MORE

Apr. 7, 2015

William C Rhoden Sports of The Times opines that Duke's NCAA men's basketball championship victory over Wisconsin represents triumph of raw talent over experience and training; praises Duke coach Mike Krzyewski for winning his fifth national championship with core squad of first-year players; argues that game demonstrates how college basketball has shifted from a spot of patience to one of expedience. MORE

Apr. 5, 2015

Mar. 27, 2015

University of Wisconsin point guard Traevon Jackson, who helped team to victory in NCAA men's basketball tournament round of 16, has had hard road to top of college basketball world, despite being son of former NBA player Jim Jackson. MORE

Mar. 15, 2015

Feb. 17, 2015

Wisconsin Gov Scott Walker's proposed budget cuts to state's public university system, as well as changes to University of Wisconsin's mission statement, are widely seen by residents as appeals to conservative voters in advance of his likely 2016 Republican presidential bid; cuts appear to fit with popular conservative view that state universities are breeding ground for elite liberal academics and do not prepare students for workforce. MORE

Feb. 16, 2015

Op-Ed article by Prof Christine Evans contends that in rewriting University of Wisconsin mission statement known as Wisconsin Idea to reflect utilitarian goals and in cutting funding to state universities, Gov Scott Walker has carried out two-pronged attack on higher education; notes that while he has restored statement, budget cuts remain; holds that students care about liberal arts education, and that it should continue to be funded. MORE

Feb. 7, 2015

Editorial notes uproar in response to Wisconsin Gov Scott Walker's altering of University of Wisconsin's mission statement, known as Wisconsin Idea; holds Walker's editing of text, carried out alongside 13 percent cut in state support for system, is narrow-minded and ideologically-driven; says while Walker rescinded edits in response to pressure, state's Legislature must fight back against regressive budget cuts that will damage education system. MORE

Dec. 18, 2014

Wisconsin hires football coach Paul Chryst away from Pittsburgh to replace Gary Andersen, who left for Oregon State. MORE

Dec. 11, 2014

Gary Andersen, coach of Wisconsin's football team, is resigning to coach at Oregon State; other college football news noted. MORE

Dec. 7, 2014

Dec. 6, 2014

Houston Texans defensive end J J Watt has established himself as one of the top players in the NFL, and he could soon be joined in the league by his brothers Derek and T J, who play for Wisconsin. MORE

Apr. 6, 2014

Apr. 2, 2014

Research group at the University of Wisconsin publishes study in the journal Nature Communications that refutes study done by rival research group about restricted diets in rhesus monkeys, asserting that that study was in error; Wisconsin group and group at the National Institute on Aging laboratory in Baltimore have come to different conclusions about whether diet meager in calories could increase longevity. MORE

Jan. 15, 2014

College Basketball Roundup; Indiana upsets Wisconsin, 75-72, ending their undefeated run; other men's and women's college basketball news noted. MORE

Sep. 29, 2013

College football Top 25 Roundup; Ohio State runs nation's longest winning streak to 17 games with 31-24 win over Wisconsin; other scores noted. MORE

Mar. 17, 2013

Mar. 8, 2013

Michigan State defeats Wisconsin, 58-43, giving them shot to share Big Ten title in men's college basketball. MORE

Jan. 2, 2013

Stanford defeats Wisconsin, 20-14, to become the Rose Bowl champions. MORE

Dec. 20, 2012

Wisconsin athletics director Barry Alvarez again becomes interim head football coach at Wisconsin following Bret Bielema's move to Arkansas; will return to the Rose Bowl, where he led Wisconsin to a win in 1999. MORE

Dec. 7, 2012

Barry Alvarez, Wisconsin athletic director and former head football coach, says he will coach the team in Rose Bowl, replacing Bret Bielema who accepted job at Arkansas. MORE

Dec. 2, 2012

College Football National Roundup; Wisconsin routs Nebraska, 70-31, in the Big Ten title game to become the first team to reach the Rose Bowl with five losses; other college football scores noted. MORE

Nov. 15, 2012

Florida beats Wisconsin, 74-56, in men's college basketball; other men's and women's scores noted. MORE

Mar. 22, 2012

Wisconsin and its tough man-to-man defense will test Syracuse in the NCAA men's basketball tournament round of 16; Syracuse will counter with their trademark zone, offering a matchup that presents a contrast in styles at both ends of the floor. MORE

Oct. 23, 2011

Oct. 2, 2011

Aug. 28, 2011

Wisconsin’s addition of the dynamic quarterback Russell Wilson marks an evolution from the football program's between-the-tackles roots; Wilson, who transferred in from North Carolina State, puts Wisconsin on target for a title run. MORE

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